Nearly 500 pigs at farm in Thailand risk drowning amid heavy flooding
Nearly 500 pigs are at risk of drowning as the flooding situation in southern Thailand worsens.
As of Friday (29 Nov), all 16 districts in Songkhla province have experienced heavy flooding that disrupted local businesses.
Water in pig pen rises to 2 metres
Those in the agricultural sector, humans and animals alike, are among the most affected.
The heavy rain, coupled with rising sea levels, has caused severe flooding at a pig farm in Chana district.
Within the pig pen, water levels have risen to about 2 metres, rendering it impossible to enter the farm.
The farmer has made a plea to local authorities for solutions to rescue the 480 pigs he has under his care. Currently, the water has submerged half the pigs’ bodies, nearly covering their snouts.
Source: Khaosod
Without an end to the rising water levels in sight, the pigs are constantly crying out for help.
The farmer added that the lot of pigs is worth about 4 million baht (S$156,000).
Source: Khaosod
Floods affecting tourism as well
The severe flooding has also affected the tourism sector.
Bangkok Post reported that southern Thailand has seen mass cancellations of hotel reservations and tour bookings.
This has affected Malaysian visitors in particular, as Malaysia is also being ravaged by the floods. Hat Yai in Songkhla province is a top destination for Malaysians seeking a budget trip.
Source: @babykisscha on X
Prior to the floods, southern Thailand had received a significant number of Malaysian guests.
Ironically, the abundance of water has caused this to dry up.
Thai authorities are hoping the flood subsides before the start of the December holidays.
Meanwhile, across the border, a Kelantan politician suggested turning the flood into a tourist attraction. He even suggested surfing in the floodwaters.
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